Flood Protection Authority director posting draws 4 applicants

The Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority received four applications for executive director, but only three applicants meet the minimum qualifications, said Stephen A. Urban, authority chairman and county councilman.

Tuesday was the deadline to apply. Urban said he and the authority board's four other members will review the applicants and decide how to proceed with choosing a new director.

The board last month voted to negotiate a consulting agreement with former director Jim Brozena to help during a transition period. Brozena announced in December he was retiring from the county, and Jan. 11 was his last day. County engineer Joe Gibbons said last month he was willing to volunteer his time to assist with the transition.

The authority oversees the 15-mile levee system along the Susquehanna River that protects more than 14,000 properties in the county.

The authority will offer a minimum salary of $70,000 a year to the next director. Brozena's salary was $79,277.

The authority board's next meeting is Feb. 19.

mbuffer@citizensvoice.com, 570-821-2073

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